Sunday, October 4, 2026 (8:00 AM – 1:00 PM)
8:00 AM:
Attendee Check-in and Welcome
Pick up your name badge, program, and goodies. Meet other families and explore community resource tables before the event begins.
9:10 AM:
Welcome & Celebration Kick Off
Opening remarks, event highlights, and a celebration of the cardiac care community.
9:20 AM:
Featured Speakers: Learning through Experience
Medical Professional Speaker: Sami Chaouki, MD (Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago), discussing the newest, most innovating pacemakers on the market, including wireless pacemakers!
Chicago Fireman and EMT: Joe Lenzen, discussing strategies to preparing for an emergency
Patient Speaker: Noah Boeing, sharing his personal story and experience with all things ACHD
10:25 AM:
Chair Yoga & Movement Break
A guided chair or standing yoga session to stretch, relax, and recharge. Suitable for all ages and physical abilities.
10:45 AM:
Community Panel Discussion, Plus Q&A
Hear perspectives from clinicians, patients, caregivers, and device recipients. Bring your questions for the day’s speakers!
11:15 AM:
Lunch & Community Connection
Enjoy lunch while connecting with other families, patients, clinicians, and support organizations.
11:45 AM:
Celebration Raffle
Fun for all ages! Raffle prizes include toys for children, family activities, gift baskets, and other exciting items donated by supporters
11:55 AM:
Breakout Groups
Choose the discussion group that best fits you:
12:55 PM:
Closing Remarks
Final reflections, acknowledgments, and a look ahead to next year’s Celebration Day.
Children’s Room Activities
Therapy Dog Visit
Visit with certified therapy dogs and enjoy a calming, family-friendly experience.
Games & Crafts
Hands-on crafts, coloring activities, puzzles, and games throughout the day.